TI-S02-03

ST Issue 4

ISO 9001

FT 14 Ball Float Steam Trap (Screwed)

Description

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The FT14 is an SG Iron ball float steam trap with integral automatic
air venting facility.
It is available with horizontal connections with flow from right to left
FT14 (R-L), from left to right FT14 (L-R) or with vertical connections
with flow downwards FT14 (V).
As an option a manually adjustable needle valve can be added for
use as a steam lock release and is designated FT14-C. This is
available in all three flow configurations.

Limiting conditions

(ISO 6552)
Body design conditions PN16
PMA - Max. allowable pressure 16 bar g
TMA - Max. allowable temperature 250C
Cold hydraulic test pressure 24 bar g

Operating range

5
6

FT 14
(R-L)
16

The product must not be used in this region.

PMX Max differential pressure
PMX
FT14 4.5
4.5 bar
FT14 10
10 bar
FT14 14
14 bar

15

Main valve assembly

Size 1"

11

10
13
12

Sizes and pipe connections

", "and 1" Screwed BSP or NPT

14

Materials
No. Part
Material
Specification
1 Body ", "
SG Iron
DIN 1693 GGG 40
1"
SG Iron
DIN 1693 GGG 40.3
2
Cover Bolts
Steel
BS 3692 Gr.8.8
3
Cover Gasket
Reinforced Exfoliated Graphite
4
Cover
SG Iron
DIN 1693 GGG 40
5
Main Valve Seat
Stainless Steel
BS 970 431 S29
6
Main Valve/Air Vent
Seat Gasket
Stainless Steel
BS 1449 304 S11
7
Main Valve
Stainless Steel
BS 6105 Cl A2-70
Assembly Screws
8
Ball Float & Lever Stainless Steel
BS 1449 304 S16
9
Air Vent Assembly Stainless Steel
10 SLR Assembly
Stainless Steel
BS 970 303 S21
11 SLR Gasket
Stainless Steel
BS 1449 304 S16
12 Pivot Frame
Stainless Steel
BS 1449 304 S16
13 SLR Seal
Graphite
14 Pivot
Stainless Steel
15 Erosion Deflector
Stainless Steel
BS 970 431 S29
(1" only)
16 Valve Spring
Stainless Steel
BS 2056 302 S26
(1" only)
Note: Item 15 is pressed into item 1 (1" only)

FT 14-C
(R-L)
D

B B1

E
Withdrawal
distance
F

Dimensions
Size A
" 121
" 121
1"
145

B
107
107
107

FT 14-C

(approximate) in millimetres
B1
C
D
E
96
67
147
105
96
67
147
105
117
75
166
110

Local regulations may restrict the use of this product to below the conditions quoted.
In the interests of development and improvement of the product, we reserve the right to change the specification.

F
30
30
23

Weight
2.9kg
2.9kg
4.0kg

Copyright 1995

Capacities
Note. Capacities shown are based on discharge at saturation
temperature. When discharging sub-cooled condensate the air vent
provides extra capacity. Under start up conditions the thermostatic
air vent will be open, and will provide additional condensate capacity
to the main valve assembly. On 4.5 bar units this will provide a
minimum of 50% increased capacity above the hot condensate
figures shown. On 10 and 14 bar units this will be a minimum
increase of 100% on the published capacity.

Available certification
This product is available with material certification to EN 10204 2.2
as standard.

How to specify
" Spirax Sarco FT14 4.5 (R-L) Steam Trap with screwed BSP
connections (right to left) and integral air vent. Maintainable in line.
Modification of flow orientation can be changed on site.

Installation
The trap must be fitted with the float arm in a horizontal plane so that
it rises and falls vertically. Therefore the arrow on nameplate must
point downwards.
Traps can be supplied with vertical connections with the flow from
top inlet to bottom or horizontal connections with the flow right to left
or left to right. Unless specified, a right to left flow will be
supplied. (R-L)
The connection orientation can be changed on site by undoing the
four cover bolts and moving the cover to the prefered flow orientation.
A new cover gasket must always be fitted.
The FT 14-C is supplied with the steam lock release (SLR) set in the
bleed position. The unit should be screwed clockwise to close.

Maintenance
Before undertaking any maintenance on the trap it must be
isolated from both the supply and return lines and any pressure
allowed to safely normalise to atmosphere.The trap assembly
should then be allowed to cool. When reassembling it
is advisable to make sure that all joint faces are clean.

Spare parts
The spare parts available are shown in heavy outline. Parts drawn in
broken line are not supplied as spares.
AVAILABLE SPARE
Main Valve Assembly with Float
5,6,8,7 (2 off),12,3,14,
16 (1" only)
Air Vent Assembly
9,3
Steam Lock Release and Air Vent Assembly
10,11,6,9,3
Cover Gasket (Pkt of 3)
3

How to Fit Main Valve Assembly

Undo cover bolts and lift off cover.
Remove complete float assembly by undoing the two screws.
Remove main valve seat and replace with a new one supplied with
new gasket. A valve spring (Item 16) is fitted to 1" traps only.
Fit complete new float assembly by tightening the assembly set
screws. Refit cover using new gasket.
How to Fit Air Vent Assembly
Remove spring clip, capsule and spacer plate. Unscrew seat. Fit new
gasket, new seat and frame. Assemble spacer plate, fit capsule and clip.
Align complete air vent horizontally so that the frame clears the cover.

How to Order
Always order spares by using the description given in the column
headed Available Spare and stating the size and type of trap.

Recommended tightening torques

Example: 1 Main valve Assembly for " Spirax Sarco FT 14

Steam Trap. Pressure range 4.5, 10 or 14 bar.
Item
5
7
9
10+13
2

Steam Lock
Release Assembly
11

10

Air Vent Assembly

6

14

12

16

mm or
17
pozidrive
M4x6
17
19
17
M10x30

Nm
50-55
2.5-3
50-55
35-40
40-45

Main Valve Assembly

Note: Item 16 is required for 1" size only
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FT 14 Ball Float Steam Trap (screwed)

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